guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

a

: the direction provided by a guide

couldn't have done it without her guidance

b

: advice on vocational or educational problems given to students

provides guidance on how to apply for scholarships

3

: the process of controlling the course of a projectile by a built-in mechanism

problems with the missile's guidance

Synonyms

• advice

Examples of guidance in a Sentence

I couldn't have done it without her guidance.

We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases.

Recent Examples on the Web

But according to government guidance, personnel must return home as soon as possible if a shutdown occurs while on work travel. —Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025

His organization offers guidance on how to select a light box and recommends purchasing models that meet the standards of devices tested in clinical trials. —Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025

Stellantis said in a statement that Oosterman's departure will not alter the company's commitment to its financial guidance in any way, which will remain in effect through the end of 2025. —Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025

The university will introduce a streamlined, centralized advising model to ensure consistent guidance throughout the student journey, while a new Office of Transfer and Adult Student Services will expand access for nontraditional, returning, and transfer students. —Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

guide entry 2 + -ance

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing guidance

• guidance counselor
• inertial guidance
• marriage guidance

Rhymes for guidance

• subsidence

Kids Definition

guidance

noun

guid·​ance ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s 

1

: the act or process of guiding

2

: advice given to students to help them make educational or personal decisions

3

: the process of controlling the course (as of a missile) by built-in equipment

guidance system